Job Description

ABOUT NOVA LINES:

Nova Lines is a growing and successful flatbed trucking company just outside of Chicago that has a reputation of working in a professional manner while being honest and transparent to all who are a part of or work with the Nova Lines team. We believe in treating everyone with respect and are looking for a Safety Manager who cannot only deliver that message but possesses the same traits and qualities themselves. If this description sounds like you and there is a desire from you to be a part of something bigger than just yourself, then please read the following details and if you are truly a match for this, let's talk.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Safety Specialist is responsible for leading the company’s Hour-of-Service (HOS) safety compliance programs, processes, training, operations, audits, advocating and fostering the Company’s “Safety Culture” of Personal Responsibility for Safety. 

SAFETY SPECIALIST ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main functions and priorities of the Safety Specialist is to work closely with Nova Lines drivers on a daily basis to ensure Hours-of-Service (HOS) compliance standards are being met, while developing and cultivating a positive driver experience as they become familiar with Nova Lines processes, procedures and policies as it pertains to the driver.

• Daily monitoring of Logs with HOS Violations, Logs with Form & Manner Errors and Unidentified Driving Events
• Counseling drivers on proper HOS compliance when violations occur
• Documenting any and all counseling sessions with drivers, to ensure their progress is being tracked and evaluated
• Report to management daily when exceptions or multiple violations occur
• Build a relationship with all existing and new drivers, so they know that you are the main contact for any HOS question, concern or issue
• Work with key Operation team members, including them on any HOS they may need to be aware of with a particular driver
• During new driver orientation, be able to train a driver class size anywhere from 1-8 drivers on proper ELD and HOS compliance
• Be the expert with the current ELD system in use (KeepTruckin), leading the Safety Department in this category
• Navigate through any equipment failure with our drivers and the ELD team to resolve quickly and within compliance
• Maintain and manage regulatory records as required by the DOT
• Enforcement of current Nova Lines policies and procedures relating to HOS Compliance
• Assist the Safety Department with additional Ad Hoc assignments
• Ability to take on additional projects assigned by the Safety and Risk Manager

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ideal candidate will possess a “can do” attitude with a “will do” work ethic
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation skills to deal effectively with individuals and groups within and outside the organization
• Must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with people from multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Must be PC literate.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet, web-based and job related specific software applications such as McLeod and Keep Truckin ELD's

OTHER SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Desire for a long-term career with an industry leading company
• Ability to present and maintain a positive corporate image in a fast paced environment
• Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, safety or transportation field preferred
• 4 - 6 years previous experience in transportation or trucking industries